City of Baltimore / Fire Department (230)
Agency file
The Fire Department (230) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 25 employees with median total compensation of $87,811; the highest distinct record was $134,602.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 25 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,811) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $109,520 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,801. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 7 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1.7M — | 25 — | $67,084 — |
| 2015 | $1.7M ▼ 1.1% | 22 ▼ 12.0% | $75,876 ▲ 13.1% |
| 2016 | $1.5M ▼ 6.9% | 20 ▼ 9.1% | $76,436 ▲ 0.7% |
| 2017 | $1.7M ▲ 9.1% | 20 ±0% | $82,602 ▲ 8.1% |
| 2018 | $1.9M ▲ 13.7% | 24 ▲ 20.0% | $82,640 ±0% |
| 2019 | $2M ▲ 3.5% | 24 ±0% | $85,650 ▲ 3.6% |
| 2020 | $2.1M ▲ 5.8% | 25 ▲ 4.2% | $87,811 ▲ 2.5% |
Record list
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Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Michael Brown works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (230). Hired in 1994, they have about 26 years of service. Michael earned $96,883 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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At Fire Department (230), Timothy Davis serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1994 (about 23 years). Their 2017 pay totaled $96,574.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (230)
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Ameer Shaheedpeace holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (230). They have served since 2002 (about 18 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $95,384.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Grady Jacks Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (230). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 22 years. Grady earned $93,732 in 2020.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (230)
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At Fire Department (230), Mark Scroggins serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2006, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $93,729.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (230)
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At Fire Department (230), Paul Prugar serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 27 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $91,949.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (230)
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Wayne Nowowiejski is a Fire Captain at Fire Department (230). They have served since 1973 (about 40 years). 2013 total compensation came to $91,942.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (230)
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Daniel Biddison is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department (230). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 16 years. 2020 total compensation came to $91,886.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Eugene Jones Iii holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (230). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 23 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $90,532.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Robert Huff Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (230). Hired in 2003, they have about 17 years of service. Robert earned $88,131 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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At Fire Department (230), Jon Sampson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 21 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $87,811.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (230)
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Kenneth May works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department (230). Hired in 1993, they have about 24 years of service. Kenneth earned $87,515 in 2017.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (230)
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At Fire Department (230), Zachary Thompson serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2011, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $87,312.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Michael Brown is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (230). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 23 years. 2017 total compensation came to $85,898.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (230)
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Mark Scroggins is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (230). Hired in 2006, they have about 11 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $84,456.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department (230)
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Michael Sweeney is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department (230). Hired in 2002, they have about 18 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $82,987.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (230)
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At Fire Department (230), Cory Walters serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 13 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $82,709.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (230)
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Timothy Davis works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (230). They have served since 1994 (about 19 years). Timothy earned $82,118 in 2013.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (230)
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Cory Walters is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department (230). They have served since 2007 (about 10 years). 2017 total compensation came to $80,749.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (230)
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Christian Allinson is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department (230). Hired in 1987, they have about 30 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $80,192.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department (230)
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Brennan Cabell is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department (230). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 14 years. 2013 total compensation came to $78,772.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department (230)
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Brian Spina works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department (230). They have served since 2007 (about 9 years). Brian earned $78,756 in 2016.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (230)
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James Emery works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department (230). Hired in 2011, they have about 6 years of service. James earned $76,546 in 2017.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (230)
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Scott Homan works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department (230). Hired in 2008, they have about 12 years of service. Scott earned $76,417 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Brandon Johnson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (230). They have served since 2011 (about 7 years). 2018 total compensation came to $76,144.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (230)
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Eugene Jones Iii holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (230). Hired in 1994, they have about 19 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $75,607.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department (230)
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Christian Allinson is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department (230). Hired in 1987, they have about 26 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $75,577.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (230)
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John Ehrgood works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department (230). Hired in 2011, they have about 9 years of service. John earned $75,303 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Craig Tontrup is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (230). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 16 years. 2015 total compensation came to $75,251.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (230)
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At Fire Department (230), Ameer Shaheedpeace serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Hired in 2002, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $74,567.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (230)
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Thomas Ceiri is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (230). They have served since 2009 (about 11 years). 2020 total compensation came to $74,176.